Software Update

Mar 4, 2009 10:00 GMT  ·  By

Apple has made quite a few releases these past couple of days, including both software and hardware. The latest new software release from the company behind the Mac OS is a certain AirPort Utility 5.4.1 for Windows PC users. The update is free to download and install and is recommended for all Windows users that share a network or back up their data via Apple's solutions - the AirPort Express Base Station, the AirPort Extreme Base Station and / or Time Capsule.

Those using AirPort Utility to setup and manage their AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station or Time Capsule need to apply AirPort Utility 5.4.1 Windows, Apple says. While not mentioning any changes on its Support section, the company touts the utility as “the simple to use, setup and management utility for the AirPort Express Base Station, the AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule.” Apple encourages Windows fans to “use AirPort Utility to setup and manage the following products,” the company outlines, listing the above-mentioned devices. Users can also check with Software Update in System Prefs. to get the latest information on AirPort software.

The update is 10.92.MB in size and is to be applied on systems running Windows XP SP2 or later, or Windows Vista. Supported languages include Deutsch, English, Français, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk Bokmål, Polski, Português, Pусский, Suomi, Svensk, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and more.

While AirPort Express can run a home Wi-Fi network, and is small enough even to take on the road, the new AirPort Extreme is an even better wireless sharing solution for home, school, and small business. Time Capsule, on the other hand, is a revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It automatically backs up everything, so you never have to worry about losing important data.

Download AirPort Utility Update 5.4.1 for Windows (Free)